Let’s know about the different types of surgical sutures:
1) Silk Suture- These kind of sutures are fabricated using the high grade of raw material and the
advanced technology. It is used for holding the skin, internal organs and the other tissues of
the body together, these kind of sutures are reliable in performance, skin friendliness and have
an easy to use features.
2) Plain Catgut- These are available in a variety of sizes and it is highly valued for its reliable
performance having a superior quality and the strength. It is made by using the high grade raw
material and the advanced technology in compliance with the international standards.
3) Catgut Suture-It is made up ofspecial silk and the synthetics which is used either on the skin
wound closure and that can be removed after a few weeks. It is Non Absorbable suture.
4) Polyamide Suture- It is a nylon surgical suture which is a non-absorbable suture, and is a
sterile surgical monofilament suture which is composed of the long-chain aliphatic.
5) Bone wax- It is a waxy substance which is used to help in the mechanically control bleeding
from the bone surfaces during the surgical procedures. It is generally made up of the
beeswaxmixed with a softening agent like paraffin or a petroleum jelly and it is smeared
across theedge of the bone where the bleeding is happening, it help in blocking the holes and
is most commonly supplied in the sterile sticks, and it usually requires the softening before
applying it.
6) Polyester suture- It is a braided and the silicone sutureand it is a non-absorbable suture
which is composed of Polyethylene terephthalate fibre. These kind of suture have an excellent
tensile strength, and are soft and pliable with the excellent plaiting and are an excellent choice
for the cardiovascular and the ophthalmic surgery.